Traffic Management Support

Job description

Based in New York City, this position provides traffic management support of the PANYNJ midtown bus terminal replacement transportation management center (MBTR-TMC). Responsibilities include coordination with facility operations and other stakeholders to support the overall MBTR-TMC and facility TMCs in mitigating traffic conditions.

You will:

• Take the lead in monitoring and reporting on real-time traffic conditions and collaborate on mitigation measures with Port Authority Police Department (PAPD), facility operations, and/or other stakeholders, including New York State, City and New Jersey Departments of Transportation as well as NJ Transit, MTA other regional stakeholder agencies as needed.
• Monitor cameras, PAPD radios and output of other ITS devices measuring vehicle speed, roadway occupancy and other data used to detect traffic congestion.
• Work with facility operators to modify messages on variable message signs with input from supervisors.
• Be responsible to maintain a log of events and mitigations, preparing regular email updates to highlight traffic conditions and preparing end-of-shift summary reports. Being part of the Jacob’s northeast traffic engineering team, after a minimum of 2 years, you will also have the potential to continue similar services in the region or to work on large-scale infrastructure projects performing traffic analysis, traffic signal operations, and traffic design. You’ll work with the best Engineers and Project Managers in the business. We want you to be empowered to deliver the boldest solutions for everyday living. Title and salary will be determined based upon qualifications and experience.
• A valid driver’s license
• Be comfortable with independently going out in the field to conduct work
• Must have a minimum of three (3) years of experience as a traffic operator or traffic engineer with field or operations experience
• Good interpersonal skills
• Must have a professional demeanor and the ability to maintain a positive working relationship with stakeholders
• Ability to clearly communicate information regarding TMC operations to co-workers, other departments and partner agencies
• Ability to work alternate work schedules when required
• Ability to coordinate real-time activities and priorities
• Strong analytical, conceptual, and organizational skills.

Ideally, you’ll also have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
• Engineer in Training (EIT) or ability to obtain within 6 months
• Past coordination with Operations staff
• IMSA (International Municipal Signal Association) Transportation Center System Specialist certification
• Knowledge of CADD/Design software (Microstation/Inroads and AutoCAD/Civil 3D)
• Demonstrated knowledge with traffic analysis software (Synchro/SimTraffic, VISSIM, CORSIM, HCS, SIDRA) Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law.

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